Transport Manager - Aspion : Job Details

Transport Manager

St Helens

£40,000 - £42,000 + Bonus

Monday – Friday, 37.5 Hours per week (days)  

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to join a leading third-party distribution provider.   

They are seeking a Transport Manager to support the current transport operation in the management of the planning and operational team.  

Benefits:-

• Annual Bonus
• Closed between Christmas and New Year (not using your holiday allowance)
• 28 days holiday + accrued holidays yearly
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount scheme

The Candidate;

• CPC – Transport Management Qualification  
• Proven experience within the management of circa 10+ Artics & Rigids
• Previous Transport management experience within the 3PL Retail or FMCG sector is highly desirable
• Transport planning background or proven experience of leading transport planning teams
• Experience of being named on an Operator’s License
• Have a good understanding of legal compliance, drivers’ hours and WTD's
• Experience within a similar transport manager position
• Must have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Presentable, polite and demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Competent decision making
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Be the responsible name on the “O” licence for the site.
• Responsible for all operational transport from site
• Procurement of new vehicles and or other transport related needs
• Manage the development, performance and maintenance of the organisation’s transport
• Supervision of route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervision
• Customer service - resolving customer issues/complaints and ensuring critical KPI's are met.
• Supervision of transport Planners
• Procedural accuracy, training and full compliance of all transport operations
• Liaising with sub-contractors
• Recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met
• Preparation of management reports, including MPG, activity, costs/vehicles, monthly budgets, collection efficiency and yard service

If you have Transport Manager Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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